eDirtySixer: World’s largest e-bike comes with 36-inch tires

With the eDirtySixer, the startup company DirtySixer has unveiled the world’s largest e-bike, aimed primarily at tall people. According to their own statement, they wanted to serve riders who do not find in the normal e-bike segment with the usual frame sizes.

eDirtySixer perches on 36-inch wheels

Since the year 2013, the 198 cm tall CEO David Folch of the start-up DirtySixer has already been manufacturing large e-bikes, which are also extremely well received by professional basketball players from the NBA in the USA. Shaquille O’Neal, Lebron James and Kevin Durant are among the fans of the giant e-bikes, which are not only aimed at professional athletes.

Tall people in particular are rarely happy with the frame sizes of 24 to 28 inches that are common in the e-bike segment. This is where the eDirtySixer, which relies on 36-inch wheels, is supposed to remedy the situation. This makes the giant e-bike just as tall as a Mini Cooper – at least that’s what a picture in the report on the website electrek shows.

Otherwise, the bike relies on an aluminum frame and high-quality rims, at least parts of which are made of carbon. The MTB model relies on a specially developed, inverted 80 mm suspension fork, while the road model is to come along without suspension. For the necessary safety provide front and rear hydraulic disc brakes with a diameter of 203 mm.

Less than 30 kg

With a weight of around 29 kg for the MTB version, or 27 kg for the road model, the eDirtySixer also does not turn out to be particularly heavy – at least in terms of sheer size. The mid-mounted Shimano E8000 motor is used, which is powered by a 500 Wh battery from the same manufacturer.

The power is transmitted with the help of a belt drive on the rear wheel, which comes from the manufacturer Gates. In practice, this should ensure a smoother, cleaner ride and lower maintenance costs.

The e-bike is shifted with the help of the 14-speed RohloffXXL hub gear system, which allows shifting even when the bike is stationary. At least in the US, the e-bike reaches speeds of up to 32 km/h, while the battery capacity is said to provide a range of 96 km with pedal assistance.

Price and availability

Expected to appear in mid-2023, the eDirtySixer will cost around $8,000. Alternatively, there is already a manually powered e-bike from the manufacturer called DirtySixer AllRoad Mark II, which costs $4,999 and can also be shipped to Germany.